Harry Potter,
Still Recruiting: An Inner Look at Harry Potter Fandom

The Harry Potter phenomenon has created a new
world: one of
Quidditch in the park, lightning earrings, endless parodies, a new genre of
music, and fan conferences of epic proportions. This book attempts to document
everything — exploring cos­tuming, crafting, gaming, and more, with essays and
interviews straight from the multitude of creators. At last, this
groundbreak­ing moment of pop culture is brought to light, from the amazing
philanthropic triumphs of the Harry Potter Alliance to the many camps and
classrooms that have welcomed Harry into their halls. Today’s internet age has
formed a new kind of reader: one who devours 800-page books and then creates
fanfiction, art, videos, real-life adventures, and more, reimagining the series
to reflect a new growing consciousness.From children to adults,
fans are delighting the world with an explosion of captivating activities and
experiences, all based on Rowling’s delightful series.

Contents

Introduction

Section I: A Deeper Look at
Fandom

Harry Potter and a World of Words: Back to
Basics in a Time of Advance by Abigail Grant